Hmm - some explanation I see. I generally try and measure things by content. If you take a look at the original post - it was a discussion on track days and going to NCBike - I posted an opinion (mine) of how I think NCBike is interesting to go once but I would rate VIR and Thunderbolt higher. That is some relevant opinions on the track. I believe I also commented later on making sure if you go that the chain is properly tensioned.
Now, the rest of the comment was just - yeah, if you got some great wheels, go out there and use it. We all know that most mere mortals can't tell the difference between magnesiums and aluminums or carbons and aluminum. Not a biggie - I've got performance wheels as well. I can't tell, but i'll be the first to fess up about it. Now, regarding track skins - same. If you want them, great. But if its to "save value", generally that isn't going to happen. By and large track skins are a waste for most low volume track riders. I posted some analysis and some food for thought for people interested in track plastics. It's worth thinking about before buying for infrequently track day riders. Do you agree ? Was my first post asking people to think about track plastics before buying for occasional track day riders inflammatory ? Doubtful. Then it was followed up with "I don't care what anyone says, stock bodywork isn't meant for the track..." and I challenged that. Wouldn't you call that statement a bit more inflammatory than my questioning the finances of buying track plastics ? I would say the MAJORITY of people out at a track are using stock bodywork. Maybe not Nesba A or TPM Black or whatever - but the majority of riders use stock bodywork. Agree ? I backed up some numbers and analysis that I use to justify whether to buy track plastics or not. Then I got some crazy "east coast" crap because someone didn't want to justify their statement.
Now, regarding the rest of your questions - well, tough for me to analyze "each and every decision", but for a guy with a whopping 66 posts at last count, I would hardly say each decision on this forum is being analyzed by me. If I have experience in the subject, I might give my analysis or opinion on it. If not, then I'm generally not going to. In this thread, I've ridden with TPM, I've gone to a few of their tracks, and I'm familiar with their tech on an 1199 since I've actually tracked an 1199 on their track days. So I gave my thoughts on the matter and some things to watch out for.
But hey, if you prefer the puffy rosy, yeah bro comraderie with no contributory content - then hey great. It'll be one big large group of back slapping enthusiasts without any real content. But perhaps that should be located in the "lounge", maybe instead of the content forums ???
You called out someone to say he could lay a beatdown on me, but I'm trying to figure out what beatdown and where ? But seriously - speaking of inflammatory posts, your one post in this thread falls under which categories you listed ? inflammatory - check, ill-advised - check, flame - check ?, Any contributory content regardless of method of delivery ? Really ?
Now, I will apologize that sometimes I come off a bit abrupt and may challenge something/sombody/ I would think to be incorrect or I differ upon. I tend to try to back up some things I say, sometimes right, sometimes wrong. And certainly when someone raises a challenge, I'm certainly up for the debate as well. Hey - its a discussion forum to discuss/debate/analyze/hash out everything about this bike that we have or want to have. Not all my choices are right, and not all my opinions are right. Sometimes one feels strongly about their choices/opinions and sometimes one doesn't care. But thats what a forum is. Peace and ride safe.
Addendum - Hey Fitz, nothing personal. I've got nothing against you personally as I don't know you or anything. I think you make some crazy statements/choices at times and thats where I might differ in those (and challenge you on some of them) - but thats a difference in opinion or just a debate. But just wanted to throw it out there - you're a bit 'out there' and willing to be "out there" so I might go "out there" to refute/reject/refuse/debate or even agree. who knows. Whatever the case, don't let my posts ruffle your feathers - or if they do, ruffle them back.
Anthem,
please, pray tell, explain the issues you have with....well,... everything for starters.
It would appear to the innocent bystander that you are suffering from some sort of ego complex in which you must be heard and seen an an authority on all that lay before you on this forum with respect to the bikes we have, the ablities we may or may not have, the choices we make to accessorize or not, and with what, and for what ever reason those choices are made.
You would appear intent on analysing each and every decision made by the forum. where is it stated on the forum that your opinion is wanted or warranted? critiques, in genreal should be made by those with qualifications (care to expand upon yours?) and then, only if asked for, and not volunteered by you or anyone else.
your comments are inflammatory and inappropriate. NO one is debating you. You seem to be having some type of internal argument and frustration with yourself over what you are reading here.
Several of the posts you have made on other threads are of the same basis of pent up hostility, it would appear...
have you considered counseling to gain a handle upon that which may be truly troubling you? there are outreach groups all over the net for individuals with the fragile complexes you have demonstrated that are clearly ingrained in your psyche.
we are a pretty happy family of enthusiasts here who, you may be surprised to find out, have considerable racing experience and relate their experiences and give advise in a constructive and meaningful manner. (when asked, mind you)
please refrain in the future from ill advised or unsolicited advice or derogatory comments...there are many other Ducati forums that entertain the God complex that are so prevalent there
if you will find this as a flame, I am not going to apologize...just "laying it out there" as you are prone to saying
